A British court on Thursday upheld lengthy jail terms handed to the parents and uncle imprisoned for killing a British-Pakistani girl, after subjecting her to years of abuse. The trial of Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool caused waves of revulsion in the UK as the horrific abuse suffered by the 10-year-old girl was revealed in […]
Pakistan is focusing on diplomacy to address ongoing issues with Afghanistan. This decision came during a meeting led by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. He emphasized the need for sustained dialogue to tackle concerns, particularly about terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan.
GUJRANWALA: A 12-year-old boy was crushed to death by a car in Wazirabad while his family tortured the driver brutally. Shehroz came to the town along with his family to attend a marriage. He was crossing a road when a speeding car hit him. Shehroz received serious injuries and died on his way to hospital. […]
PESHAWAR: The price of a 20 kg bag of flour has reached the highest level and the price of flour is increasing with every passing day.
President Global Development Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Christopher J. Elias called on Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr. Nadeem Jan on the sidelines of 70th Session of the WHO’s Regional Committee in Cairo today. Deputy Director BMGF Michael Galway, and Director Pak-Afghan hub Hamid Jaffery were also present in the […]
Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that Murree is also the second home of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif after Nawaz Sharif. Since CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif came to power, she has focused special attention to Murres’s development. May it be tourist train infrastructure or hospitals, she added. She expressed […]
The 5th Islamabad Marathon unfolded against the picturesque backdrop of the Margalla Hills on Sunday, offering a great display of talent and sportsmanship. According to a private news channel, over 3,000 participants, including international athletes and diplomats, competed in a range of categories, attracting large and lively crowds. In the full marathon, Israr Khattak of […]
The Sindh government, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has decided to provide free lunch to children in public schools. This initiative aims to address malnutrition and food insecurity among students, ensuring better health and learning outcomes. The decision was made during a meeting between Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah and […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has directed the concerned authorities to restructure the Anti-Corruption Establishment to effectively combat corruption while preventing undue harassment of individuals. He was chairing a high-level meeting of the Anti-Corruption Establishment here, said a press release issued here on Saturday. The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister’s […]
Jalalpur Pirwala, a tehsil of Multan, has been surrounded by floodwaters from all sides. In response, emergency evacuation efforts are ongoing. Authorities have launched a large-scale rescue operation to relocate people from the affected areas.
India has released additional water into the Sutlej River, raising flood concerns in Pakistan. The Indian High Commission informed Pakistan about the increased water release. Following this, Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources issued a flood alert for Punjab. Officials warned that the water flow in the Sutlej River will increase further.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has declared all rivers and waterways as Red Zones to prevent future flood damage. She ordered the removal of all illegal structures and settlements along rivers, streams, and canals. The decision aims to protect vulnerable areas from encroachments that worsen flood impacts. She stressed that disaster planning must begin with strict land-use control around water bodies. This move is part of a wider flood response strategy.
The federal government has officially declared Saturday, September 6, a nationwide public holiday to mark Eid Miladun Nabi, which falls on the 12th of Rabiul Awwal in the Islamic calendar. A notification issued by the Cabinet Division confirmed the closure of government offices, schools, and institutions, allowing citizens across the country to participate in religious gatherings, prayers, and processions.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, through its Planning and Development Department, has formalized a new Multi-Year Workplan (MYW) with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the period 2025-2027. The agreement was inked at a ceremony held here on Tuesday, with Additional Chief Secretary of the Planning and Development Department, Ikramullah Khan, signing the pivotal document […]
Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has resigned from his membership in two standing committees of the National Assembly. According to details, Ali Muhammad Khan has formally submitted his resignation to the Speaker’s Office. He stepped down from the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs. Meanwhile, sources […]
Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism activities, reiterating that any attempt to undermine or disrupt their ties was bound to fail, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday. They also agreed to upgrade cooperation in various other sectors such as defence, agriculture and information technology. The bilateral ties and […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared that the petition regarding the registration of Al-Qadir Trust University couldn’t be heard as it has already been confiscated on direction of trial court. The court asked the lawyer to satisfy it on next hearing that how the case is maintainable after the verdict of trial court. […]
Despite assurances from gas supply companies, multiple cities faced severe gas shortages during the first Sehri of Ramazan 2025, leaving residents struggling to prepare their pre-dawn meals. According to media reports, gas distribution companies had pledged uninterrupted supply during Sehri and Iftar hours. However, on the first day of Ramazan, residents in various cities, including […]
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday announced the provision of land in Karachi, Khairpur, and Jamshoro, along with a financial commitment of Rs437 million for the development of educational infrastructure in recognition of the enduring collaboration between the government and SOS Children’s Villages. During a special ceremony held at the CM House […]
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced Punjab’s strong commitment to develop tourism as an industry. During a meeting with a delegation from the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), she emphasized the province's readiness to welcome tourists. The delegation included representatives from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Türkiye, Iran, and Pakistan, led by ECO Secretary-General Asad Majeed Khan.
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced a “Million March” in Lahore on April 27 to show solidarity with Gaza. He said the protest will represent the voice of the Muslim world and follow a similar rally earlier held in Karachi.
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